Slower paced country living from the heart of the South.

Nation of Consumers

We looked at furniture recently – just to get an idea of what was available and price. While looking at one store, we were told that there are only TWO furniture manufacturers left in the US. Everything else is made overseas and shipped in.

We were disappointed in the selection available – everything was leather or microsuede. The salesman said that they have manufactured furniture that is “universal” so that it can be shipped to Russia, the US, or wherever.

My concern is this – what do we make anymore?

(Bad decisions on the part of our elected officials doesn’t count here.)

We have become a nation of consumers, not manufacturers.

I have started paying attention, and it’s hard to find things MADE IN THE USA. Items made in China may be cheaper, but they have put Americans out of work, not to mention the quality of items is horrible. I blame myself just as much as everyone else. Too often I have purchased based on price alone instead of thinking about what our money is supporting.

The question is – what do we do about it?

For myself, I am trying to make a concerted effort to buy items made here in the US. With all of us pinching pennies, it’s not always easy. I worry about what we will do when we no longer grow our own food (we are dangerously close to this already).

Will we become a Third World Country and other nations have to ship relief aid to us?

This has not happened overnight – it has taken decades of this slowly creeping into our way of life. Pay attention to what you spend your hard earned money on.

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